Tamsulosin Sustained Release Tablet 0.4 mg (Tamsulosin Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

Adults: Take 0.4mg of tamsulosin hydrochloride orally once daily after a meal. Swallow this medicine whole; do not crush or chew it.

This medication should not be used by patients who have had hypersensitivity reactions to this medication or its ingredients. Patients with orthostatic hypotension may experience worsening of symptoms, so administration should be avoided. Patients with severely impaired liver function may have increased blood concentration, requiring caution. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not take this medication. Patients with a genetic disorder affecting lactose metabolism should not take this medication due to the lactose it contains. Patients with severe renal impairment should be cautious as blood concentrations of this medication may rise. Elderly patients should be careful considering the possibility of diminished renal function. Caution is needed when taking this medication with other antihypertensives or certain medications, as interactions may lead to severe blood pressure reduction. Patients taking alpha-1 blockers or PDE5 inhibitors should use this medication cautiously due to the risk of side effects such as orthostatic hypotension. This medication may cause side effects such as dizziness, headache, dyspepsia, and diarrhea; if these symptoms are severe, consult a physician. Risk of blood pressure reduction with overdose, so prescribed dosages must be adhered to. Blood pressure reduction may occur upon positional changes, so it is advisable to move slowly when standing up. This medication is a symptomatic treatment; if there is no effect, consider other treatments. Caution is advised for driving or hazardous activities as dizziness may occur. This medication should be swallowed whole; do not chew or crush it as it is a sustained-release formulation. Keep this medication out of reach of children and avoid transferring it to another container for safety. It is important to confirm the presence of prostate cancer before taking this medication. Rare side effects like priapism may occur; if abnormal symptoms arise, contact healthcare professionals immediately. Patients scheduled for cataract or glaucoma surgery should inform their physician about the risk of complications during surgery. Caution is necessary when taking this medication if there is a history of sulfonamide allergy.

• Abdominal discomfort
• upper abdominal pain
• dizziness
• diarrhea
• indigestion
• herpes zoster
• decreased semen volume
• headache
• vertigo
• eye pain

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is advisable to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. Storing it this way will help maintain the medication's effectiveness for a longer period.

Appearance

White round sustained release film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle